N’Keal Harry formally requests a trade from New England
Under-fire wide receiver N'Keal Harry has never really fit in New England and now he’s taken matters into his own hands.
Under-fire wide receiver N'Keal Harry has never really fit in New England and now he’s taken matters into his own hands.
Harry desires to seek newer pastures for the 2021 season, the Patriots aren’t displeased with this course of action with rumors circulating the Arizona State product was in danger of being cut.
Jamal Tooson, Harry’s agent, officially handed in a trade request, via Mike Garafolo of NFL Media.
“For the past several months, I have been working in cooperation with the Patriots behind the scenes to put a plan in place to allow N’Keal to thrive in New England,” Tooson said in a statement shared on social media.
“Through two seasons, he has 86 targets, which obviously hasn’t met the expectations the Patriots and N’Keal had when they drafted a dominant downfield threat who was virtually unstoppable at the point of attack in college. Following numerous conversations with the Patriots, I believe it’s time for a fresh start and best for both parties if N’Keal moves on before the start of training camp. That’s why I have informed the Patriots today I am formally requesting a trade on behalf of my client.
“N’Keal understands a key ingredient to production is opportunity. He will continue to work hard to develop and refine his craft after missing a large portion of his rookie year to injury. His draft-day expectations for his NFL career have not changed. We are confident success is just around the corner for him and will aggressively pursue it.”
Bill Belichick has come under fire for the Harry selection — No. 32 overall in 2019 — after leaving the likes of D.K. Metcalf, Deebo Samuel, A.J. Brown and Terry McLaurin on the board.
Harry amassed just four touchdowns alongside 45 receptions and 414 yards across his two seasons in New England.
New England has gone to drastic measures to improve their skill positions this offseason, signing receivers Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne, in addition to tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith.
It remains to be seen which teams will come calling for Harry. Our guess is it won’t be a high price.